Two Specimens of Magnificent Quality and Workmanship

CNG 108, Lot: 1236. Estimate $750. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Green glazed steatite plaque. Egypt, New Kingdom Period, circa 1570-1077 BC. A plaque of exceptional quality with wonderfully preserved green glaze. One face reads imn m’t s’s’ms (“The man of truth, Susmes”); the opposite inscribed nb nfr Im’n (“Beautiful Lord Amun”). Pierced for suspension. Miniscule chip at one corner, otherwise intact and choice. Dimensions: 15x11mm.